Jonathan Pickett

Jonathan Pickett is an Emmy-nominated creative producer / director, and 2024 BendFilm: Basecamp fellow. His documentary work focuses on well-observed stories happening in real time, captured with a sense of intimacy and playfulness. His work has been released through The New Yorker, GQ Magazine, New York Times, The Atlantic, ALTER, NoBudge, Short of the Week & Vimeo Staff Picks. He's had projects premiere at film festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, Seattle, Austin, Mountainfilm, Palm Springs, and HollyShorts — where his latest project won “Best Shot on 16mm Film.” His short documentary "Chicken Stories" won the jury prize for Artistic Vision at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, after which it was acquired by The New Yorker and selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick. His current project received the inaugural Stept Film Fund, as well as grant support from 5 Point and New Filmmakers LA.